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Statement from the ITF Executive Board in Support of Ali Albokhari
The ITF Executive Board stands unequivocally with seafarer Ali Albokhari and his family and calls for his immediate release.The criminalization of seafarers is a growing and deeply troubling problem…
Kenneth Bondas
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Kenneth Bondas, former President of the Finnish Seafarers’ Union (FSU). Kenneth, a father of four, died…
‘Mind At Sea’: ITF campaign to protect seafarers’ mental health goes global
On World Mental Health Day, the ITF launches a campaign to bring wellbeing conversations into ship visits and press for stronger protections for seafarers and their families. The International…
ITF affiliates bring industry together in Athens to chart future of MLC
ITF affiliates the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) and the Cypriot Federation of Transport, Petroleum and Agricultural Workers (OMEPEGE/FTPAW-SEK) brought unions, governments and shipowners…
Transport unions adopt global principles to put workers at the heart of AI
Transport unions representing more than 16.6 million workers worldwide adopt global demands governing the use of artificial intelligence across transport.  Launched today in Colombo, Sri…